India

Budget 2025-26: Assocham seeks further ease of doing biz, credit flow for MSMEs

In order to further empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and ensure ease of doing business, there is a need to establish integrated infrastructure townships and universities to promote skill development and entrepreneurship training as well as to foster growth within the sector.

Dec 30, 2024

Jeju Air crash: US transportation authorities to assist South Korea's probe

Jeju Air passengers cancel flight tickets en masse following deadly crash

A surge in cancellations of travel deals and airline tickets was reported on Monday as concerns over aviation safety mounted following a deadly airliner crash that claimed 179 lives, according to industry sources.

Dec 30, 2024

India's defence production poised to clock 20 pc annual growth in FY 2024-29

On the back of robust government reforms and increasing private sector participation, India's defence sector production is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 20 per cent during FY24-FY29.

Dec 30, 2024

Regular eye check-ups in 40s key to preventing vision loss from glaucoma

Adults in their 40s must undergo regular eye check-ups to prevent vision loss from glaucoma -- a chronic eye disease that can lead to vision loss and blindness, said an ophthalmologist at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.

Dec 30, 2024

Akshay Kumar lauds PM Modi's vision for media and entertainment sector

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who was recently 'Singham Again', has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's for his vision towards the media and entertainment sector.

Dec 30, 2024

K'taka govt stands by Priyank Kharge; hands over contractor suicide case to CID

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Monday announced that the case regarding the suicide of a contractor following alleged threats to his life and extortion by an aide of Minister for RDPR, IT and BT, Priyank Kharge, has been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Dec 30, 2024

Delhi Waqf Imams demand immediate release of salaries, warn of protests

The All-India Imam Association on Monday escalated their demands for the release of pending salaries, warning of protests if their grievances remain unaddressed. A group of Imams gathered outside the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal to press for their demands.

Dec 30, 2024

Bengal passport racket: Cops trying to track PDS dealers acting as roots of creating fake documents

Bengal fake passport racket: Arrested agent had plans to escape to Bangladesh

Manoj Gupta, the agent associated with a fake passport racket in West Bengal and arrested by Kolkata Police, had plans to escape to neighbouring Bangladesh.

Dec 30, 2024

MUDA case: No black mark on me until court decides, says K'taka CM

K'taka BJP urges Siddaramaiah govt to release Rs 622 crore pending milk subsidy to farmers

Karnataka BJP has slammed the Congress-led Karnataka government over pending dues of over Rs 622 crore to farmers and demanded immediate clearance.

Dec 30, 2024

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar

EAM Jaishankar on 3-day visit to Qatar, to meet PM today

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar is set to embark on a three-day official visit to the State of Qatar from December 30

Dec 30, 2024

BPSC Aspirants' Stage A Protest At Gandhi Maidan

Patna Police use water cannons to disperse BPSC protestors

The ongoing protests in Patna against the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) turned chaotic on Sunday as Patna Police resorted to lathi-charge and used water cannons to disperse thousands of protesting candidates.

Dec 30, 2024

Farmers call for 'Punjab Bandh' today, emergency services to remain open

Farmers have announced a 'Punjab Bandh' leading to the expected closure of all shops across the state and disruptions in road and rail services. However, emergency services will continue to operate.

Dec 30, 2024

Delhi pollution: Air quality continues to be in 'poor' category

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' days after rain

Delhi's air quality improved to the 'moderate' category on Monday, facilitated by the record rain that lashed the city between last Friday and Saturday.

Dec 30, 2024

Jimmy Carter, the third US president to visit India, dies at 100

Former US President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at the age of 100.

Dec 30, 2024

J&K Government announces unchanged holiday list for 2025, rejects ruling NC's demand

Despite the demand of the ruling National Conference, the J&K administration has not added Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah's birthday to the list of 2025 holidays and Holiday List is released without any change.

Dec 30, 2024